In this critical time in the healthcare industry, we know organizations need solutions to ongoing challenges like retention, compliance, competency management, revenue cycle management, diversity, and employee well-being. In this podcast, Relias talks to experts across the healthcare continuum who address and solve those problems every day. Whether your care setting is a hospital, outpatient office, nursing home, behavioral health building, home-based care, community health clinic, or rehab therapy, you’ll find nuggets in our conversations with healthcare experts that inspire new approaches. Join Leigh Steiner, PhD, Partner for Behavioral Health Solutions at Relias, as we explore innovative solutions that stimulate leadership action, empower your staff, save you time, and build financial strength.
Episodes
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Lora Sparkman has been a nurse and healthcare authority for nearly 40 years. Listen as she explores the connections between nurse education, high competency, and retention and discusses a wide range of topics — from taking action on maternal mortality to incorporating blended learning modalities into nurse training.
Key Takeaways
- [2:44] Lora explains her work in maternal mortality and why the issue deserves immediate attention and action.
- [6:53] Leigh and Lora discuss how exactly to influence lasting behavior at the bedside and what motivates people to improve.
- [11:42] Lora explains blended learning modalities and how to incorporate them into training.
- [23:09] Lora closes with an anecdote about her young daughter, who is a nurse, and how much the profession has changed — and what kinds of shifts are yet to come.
Additional Resources
- Want to view the episode transcript? Access it here: https://www.relias.com/podcast/is-education-key-to-nurse-retention